Artwork
The Seven Sorrows of the Virgin: The Flight into Egypt
The Seven Sorrows of the Virgin: The Flight into Egypt is an unspecified painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1498 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister.
About this work
Overview
The Seven Sorrows of the Virgin: The Flight into Egypt is a painting by Albrecht Dürer, created in 1498. It is part of a series illustrating the sorrows of the Virgin Mary.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Holy Family's journey into Egypt, showing Mary on a donkey with the Christ child, accompanied by Joseph. The scene is set in a forest, conveying a sense of movement and energy.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Dürer's skill in rendering detailed, colorful scenes with chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts of light and dark to create depth and volume.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister collection and reflects the Northern Renaissance focus on detailed, narrative art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Albrecht Dürer spent his life in Nuremberg, a busy German city where artists traded prints like currency.
![Madonna and Child [obverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--madonna-and-child-obverse--d7b8ebf05d22ebe5-w320.webp)
![Lot and His Daughters [reverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--lot-and-his-daughters-reverse--b4ebf9b282faa17a-w320.webp)
